Hatch Ventilation Practices During Cargo Transportation: A Case Study

According to the crew's report, the hatch or ventilation port remained closed for ventilation throughout the voyage. This decision stemmed from the fact that the ship was transporting cargo from a cold region to a hot region. However, there were two specific instances when the hatch was opened. In Singapore, the hatch was opened to facilitate the removal of fumigation residues. On another occasion, the hatch was opened to allow for cargo inspection.